How to pronounce peeking
Say it like PEE-king. Peeking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
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- PEE
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peeking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of peeking
American and British speakers say peeking in essentially the same way: /ˈpikɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpiːkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEE-king.
What does peeking mean?
Words that rhyme with peeking
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Questions about saying peeking
How do you pronounce peeking?
Say PEE-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈpikɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpiːkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peeking?
Peeking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · king.
Do Americans and Brits say peeking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpikɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpiːkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.